Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Dichanthelium

Species:

Dichanthelium koolauense

USDA Symbol:

DIKO

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, volcanic, well-drained soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to Hawaiian volcanic regions